temp.

See also: temp, tëmp, and Temp.

English

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Etymology

Short for Latin tempore (“in the time of”), ablative case of tempus (“time”).

Adverb

temp. (not comparable)

  1. In the time of (followed by an indicator of a historical period, especially a reigning monarch).
    plays published temp. Elizabeth I

Usage notes

Normally italicised, and traditionally followed by a dot to indicate abbreviation.

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